Communities & Ecovillages
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IDEAL SOCIETY, Institute for the Development in Education, Arts and Leisure 
Mission Statement Specifically, I.D.E.A.L. seeks to: • Communicate a vision of humanity as one family, • Foster moral, social and aesthetic values through educational programs, art, leisure and travel, • Establish local, regional, national and international prenatal and perinatal educational programs, birth centers and youth centers, • Initiate local, regional, national and international seminars, artistic, musical and cross-cultural activities, • Develop a way of life that embraces the laws of nature and respects the earth as a living organism. Community Description I.D.E.A.L., the Institute for the Development of Education, Arts and Leisure is a not-for-profit Society under the provincial law of British Columbia, Canada. The I.D.E.A.L. community includes parents, teachers, artists, and other professionals who have been developing a new educational system for the past 25 years. The past 10 years have been dedicated to the practical application of this system. In May 2004, thanks to the social, humanitarian, ecological and cultural nature of the new educational system, I.D.E.A.L. was designated a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. In July 2005, I.D.E.A.L. was designated a Non-Governmental Organization associated with the Department of Public Information at the United Nations. The Institute envisions the creation of a self-sustainable Community where I.D.E.A.L.’s new educational system can be implemented. Housing Status: We have land we have developed on Area: 360 acres Current Residence Types: Single-family homes, Multi-family homes, Room(s) in a house or building, Yurt, tee-pee, dome, treehouse, or tent, Mobile homes, RV’s, converted buses Current Number of Residences: 15 Planned number of residences: 10 Housing Provided: Included in Membership Land owned by: The entire community membership Membership Adult Members: 60 Child Members: 8 Non-member Residents: 5 Percent Women: 51-60% Percent Men: 41-49% Percent Transgender: 0% Visitors accepted: Yes Visitor Process: contact us through the website Open to new Members: Yes Membership Process: Visit, Discover the community and life style, Get involved. Stay a least a year. Be accepted by the Board of Directors as a member Sustainability Practices Energy Infrastructure: We use both systems. Current renewable energy generation: Up to 25% Energy sources: Solar Planned renewable energy generation: 26-49% Current food produced: Between 26-49% Planned food produced: Almost All, around 90% Food produced locally: From 50-75% Lifestyle Common Facilities: Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Tractor & Farm Equipment, Stage or Auditorium, Fire pit, Recreational vehicles, Gym or sports area, Internet Internet Available: Yes, community provides it Internet Fast?: Yes, it’s fine. Cell Phone Service: Good for most people. Shared meals: Approximately all meals Dietary Practice: Vegetarian Only (no animal meat; dairy and eggs okay) – Please check this only if you are 100% Vegetarian Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Somewhat – there are some dietary restrictions or customs. Special Diets OK: Yes Alcohol Use: Yes, used seldomly, or ceremoniously. Tobacco Use: No, this community does not permit tobacco use. Common Spiritual Practice(s): Eclectic (integrates multiple religious or spiritual beliefs), Mixed Eastern Philosophy or Practice, Humanist Spiritual Practice Expected?: No Education Style(s): Up to each family or individual Healthcare Options: Up to each family or individual Source: http://www.idealsociety.org http://www.ic.org/directory/idea ... n-arts-and-leisure/ |
